LIsten in today as I share the 5 ways that cabinet manufacturers often mislead customers.   From selling one wood species as another to get a higher price to cabinets made out of "paper", I have seen it all and it irks me to see good people spend money on "bad cabinets" which are often sold as Premium.  Nothing could be further from the truth.   Special Bonus: One of our "kitchen kickstart" members joins us today to share her journey to getting her dream kitchen and we help her select the "perfect" backsplash color!  She is ready for our custom cabinets to arrive and sooo ready to finish this last big step and be eating in her new kitchen next month!  yah!

This week I wanted to share a behind the scenes of working with your local contractor.  So I've asked Josh to join me in talking about what it takes to be a good general contractor, how we work well together ( he will be installing my cabinets) in New Jersey for our mutual client, Sonia and Dan.  We talk about our love of cooking and woodworking, and the 3 tips he has for hiring a great contractor to work with that cares about YOUR job!  A fun chat with a fellow contractor I really respect so ladies if you are looking for someone to do the remodeling part and in the central NJ area, he has MY seal of approval : )

Join me in celebrating Julie today as she demolishes her old kitchen!  It's been months in the planning....cabinets are in production, countertop slabs are purchased, sink, handles etc... its all purchased and finally the day is here to demo the old sh** and get ready for the new beautiful space!! Plus I unveil a new LIVE workshop I have planned for those of you still struggling to "see" the new vision of your dream kitchen....join me for a live workshop called Visualize It!! on April 15, 2023 where you will learn how to take all those ideas you have running around in your head and filter them to create clarity and confidence in your new style.

Looking to learn some amazing greek cooking plus the basics of speaking greek? going on a vacation to Greece? then you need to click here to learn more about Demetra's program, Gradual Greek!

Cook along with me as I share one of my favorite recipes from Mia Rigden's new cookbook, FOODWISE.  It's light and fresh but super flavorful and full of delightful texture!

Listen to a short little clip of one of our members who is excited to get her new cabinets from us!  We love showing a little glimpse into the conversations, design sessions and fun that is happening inside Kitchen Kickstart.

Everyone should buy this cookbook! I review both the PROS and CONS of this cookbook recently published by Mia Rigden.  She is a nutritionist and professionally trained chef and it shows!  every single recipe has incredible flavor and is quite simple to make.  Give it a listen and then buy her cookbook and cook along with me!

Join us today for some lively conversation around creating a better relationship with our thoughts around food and cooking!  We are joined by Brooke who teaches women how to use hypnosis to "reboot" our brains to create more satisfaction and enjoyment in our daily lives.  You don't want to miss it! >>>>To connect to her Happy Body Blueprint mini-course....click HERE!

Do you have a burning kitchen question? well now you can ask me directly!  We are announcing that the show will be LIVE starting in February.  You can call directly, join us in the zoom room (cameras off) or submit a question in advance!  Starting on February 14, we will be accepting questions via form and I will answer them live on air so get ready and bring all your design and kitchen therapy questions.... can't wait to see you soon!

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This episode I'm speaking directly to the common use of STYLE over substance and how I see it being used by influencers to misguide so many women.  Working with interior designers can easily break your budget and cause outrageous fees that never actually SOLVE the functional design problems that are in most kitchens.  PLUS I announce some exciting news coming up in 2023! What NOT to do: https://houseandhome.com/gallery/studio-mcgee-dream-home-makeover-netflix/#image-1 Dream Home Makeover: Episode 4 https://www.netflix.com/title/81088239

If you are wondering what it's like to work with us? or struggling to pull the pieces together of your kitchen dreams you need to listen to her story.  Spanning an entire year, we have worked with Joann to get her BIG dream off the ground and now it's finally happening!   This episode shows the power of women banding together and sticking with it to solve "real life problems" but making the dream happen in the end.  An uplifting journey that is just about to really take off as soon as she breaks ground on her FULL kitchen vision.

Whether you are currently shopping for cabinets for your dream kitchen OR still in the planning phase...this episode is a MUST LISTEN!  I break down exactly how we are able to cut out the middleman and give you ALLLL the savings.  We custom make premium, any size, any color custom RTA cabinets and ship them direct to your driveway AND you save 40% off.  How can we do it?  I explain it all in this episode, including how can I design your dream kitchen from California no matter where you live in the U.S.  Let's dive in!

So many ladies ask me...is white still in style? Absolutely it is still is and so many of you are leery of choosing white for your cabinets because you are worried about cleaning and repairs. So in this episode I break down what you need to know to pick the perfect finish to protect your new cabinets, and get that gorgeous white without stress!

Thanks to one of our members who was recently getting ready to order cabinets through us, I'm talking today about reading the "tech specs" for your appliances.  These are often called "installation instructions" as well but it is critical that you understand them and use them with your cabinetmaker, contractor, electrician and plumber.  Sooo many things can go wrong if this is not followed so listen to my take on these important docs.  Don't get caught by surprises on your kitchen remodel, these docs will prevent so many problems.  Also don't forget to sign up for the last Ugly Kitchen Challenge of the year!  Its in 2 weeks : ) see you there. Reguest access to the Ugly Kitchen Challenge Group here!